Discover: HMNS at Sugar Land [12 Days of HMNS]
Today is the Tenth Day of HMNS! In the spirit of the classic holiday carol, we’re taking 12 days to feature 12 different videos that preview or go behind-the-scenes of a holiday museum activity, here...
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Flickr Photo of the Month: Trappings of Yingpan Man [Dec. 2010]
Trappings of Yingpan Man. 3rd – 4th century by cybertoad, on Flickr. Posted here with permission. There are some amazing photographers that wander the halls of HMNS, and when we’re lucky, they share...
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Ankylosaurs aren’t very aerodynamic*
But they can still fly! Quite a view! See the entire set from the move on Flickr. If you’ve never seen a dinosaur fly, then you weren’t in the vicinity of the museum around 11 am last Friday – at which...
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2013 Holiday Gift Guide is Here!
Pick up a conversation piece. Give a smart gift. Or just scare the cat. Give it, receive it, OWN IT. Click here to peruse our exciting 2013 Holiday Gift Guide. And feel good about yourself knowing...
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Meet Our Exclusive Event Caterers: French Gourmet Bakery
Interview by Ashley Zalta, HMNS Special Events Manager Everyone always says the secret ingredients to the best recipes is the love put into them. We dove a little deeper into one of our exclusive...
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FAQs with a Frequent Flyer Museum Member
Some of my earliest memories are of the Houston Museum of Natural Science, thanks in large part to my parents. When I was young, I didn’t go to daycare or preschool; I went to work with my mom every...
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Archie the Wandering T-Rex Celebrates his Birthday
Guess what guys, it’s my birthday and I got to celebrate it at Disney World! A year ago I was officially adopted by my HMNS family and since then have had the greatest year of my life! This past year...
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Travel through time with HMNS collections on Google Arts & Culture
We’re proud to announce that HMNS and some of the most loved natural history institutions in the world have partnered with Google to bring you a new online experience! This new online exhibition is...
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Museum Collections: Cooler than it Sounds!
Oftentimes we find ourselves in social situations with people we’ve never met before. You may be in a doctor’s office, a school open house, or even at a social event in our Museum. While mingling with...
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Give Back and Help the Scientists of Tomorrow #GivingTuesday
At HMNS, our love of learning is evident in everything we do. We provide education programs for ALL age groups, from interactive labs for students to world-class exhibit halls to phenomenal films in...
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‘Tis the Season for Unique Gifts
Great gifts feel good to give and to receive. What better way to spark joy than to find a clever, curious, and/or beautiful gift for your favorite person (or even yourself). Stand out this holiday...
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Diatryma: The Last Gasp of Dinosaur Rule In North America
Artist’s impression of a Gastornis. Gastornis and Diatryma are now thought to be the same species. Author: Tim Bertelink, Source: Wikimedia Commons. Was it inevitable that mammals would rule the world...
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Bug Love! The Art Of Finding A Mate In The Insect World
Every year on Valentine’s Day, we in the Cockrell Butterfly Center like to think about all our favorite insects and the methods they use to find mates. From special pheromones to elaborate mating...
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Tinder and the Plague Doctor: A Case for Swiping Right
Imagine you’re on Tinder, maybe wasting time or maybe looking for love, when the plague doctor pops up on your feed! You’d probably be tempted to swipe left as quickly as possible. Well hang on...
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HMNS Weekly Happenings
Lecture – The Story of the Sword by Don Halter Two-handed sword, Italy, circa 1623. Source: Wikimedia Commons. Warfare changes with the technology of the day. Historian and historical bladesmith,...
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HMNS Weekly Happenings
Family Class – Ancient Encounters – Ancient Rome Note: Free with purchased admission to the museum. Class will meet in Glassell Hall. Travel to ancient Rome without leaving Houston! You’ll have some...
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Lecture – Intelligence Investigations – An Insider’s Look at High-Tech Sleuths by Dee Smith How does intelligence investigation work in the real world? How do investigators piece together information...
View ArticleOur New Science Kits Have Arrived! It’s Time For Some Hands on Science Fun...
Ah, summer… Time for trips to the beach, pool parties and and sleepovers! But what about all the time in between those activities? Managing your time and keeping the kids engaged during the summer...
View Article4 Reasons Why You Should Visit HMNS This Independence Day Holiday!
For anyone looking for a fun way to spend their Independence Day holiday, here’s what’s happening this week at the Houston Museum of Natural Science! Behind The Scenes Tour Of Our Cockrell Butterfly...
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Behind The Scenes Tour of Our Cockrell Butterfly Center Plus Greenhouses Go behind the scenes with Museum entomologists and horticulturists who care for the plants and animals in the three-story...
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